Report: Ford Will Open F-150 Lightning Orders Tomorrow
The Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup has been one of the most talked-about vehicles in America since its 2021 debut.…
The Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup has been one of the most talked-about vehicles in America since its 2021 debut.…
Mercedes has issued a recall for about 3,800 vehicles because the vehicles might not alert drivers of a battery malfunction.…
America is Ford’s birthplace and home market, and the center of pickup truck demand worldwide. So it’s seemed strange that,…
Trailer-towing technologies are software and hardware systems that make hitching up and navigating with heavy loads or large equipment (fifth wheels, boats, etc.) easier for properly-equipped pickup trucks and SUVs. Towing systems usually incorporate overhead and backup cameras to see while reversing toward the trailer coupler.
A welcome light, also called a puddle light, projects a spotlight onto the ground before the vehicle’s entryways. LED light is emitted from the bottom of the side mirrors or open doors.
A walk-away door lock secures the vehicle remotely once the driver walks far enough away that the connected phone or key fob (also known as a proximity key) on their person triggers the automated locking response.
USB charging ports are power outlets using the universal serial bus (USB) female socket. USB is a plug-and-play interface commonly used for computers and handheld electronic devices. Depending on the application, USB can convey electricity, data, or both.
Virtual dashboards are digital instrument panels substituting a flat or curved panel screen for the cluster of analog and digital gauges. Virtual dashboards can deliver a broader range of information to the driver, such as vehicle diagnostics, advanced driver assistance services (ADAS), and alternative camera views that can improve a driver’s road awareness.
Torque vectoring is an engineering feature designed to improve handling and cornering by directing the twisting force of the drive wheels to the side that needs it. Depending on system engineering, the methods either direct torque to the outside wheel or use the brakes to slow the inside wheel. Torque vectoring moves twisting force to the outside front wheel during cornering to improve turn-in and stability.
The 2024 Ford Mustang is still a few months away from reaching dealership lots. But not being on sale yet…